Rainy Day Fawn

You can see from the water droplets on the grasses that this was a fairly wet day and while we were out looking for deer the deer were taking shelter under the trees and in the undergrowth. That is the ones who weren't tempted by the apples we had brought to feed them.

This fawn was snuggled down but fully alert and was too wary to come and enjoy a free meal.

Just For You, Deer

I am sticking with a wildlife shot for today and I hope you will agree this is a great shot of a female white tailed deer. 

As we drove through the Mission Marsh area of Thunder Bay we had been promised we would see some deer and sure enough we spotted a couple taking shelter from the rain under a few trees. We stopped the car and with the help of a few apples we managed to coax one a little closer, then before we knew it about eight more approached from their places hidden in the long grass. Although they came close they were appropriately wary but I was able to get some good shots. They have such gentle faces, beautiful eyes and lovely long lashes.

In The Wild

So today I got out, in spite of the rain and was lucky enough to see this beautiful black bear, she was rooting around in the rubbish looking for a tasty snack. She walked off with the remains of a bag of Doritos. Although we were very close the fact that she was hungry and the fact the we were inside the car meant we were able to watch her for some time. I can't wait to share the proper photos when I get home.

Also while out we visited Mission Marsh, a conservation area and well known for its deer population. Although they're wild they're not afraid of himans and came really close. I have some really good shots with my camera, including a young fawn still with its spotted coat. Again I can hardly wait to share those, but hey, I still have lots to see and do here first.